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Tech stocks are leading gains in US equity futures, indicating a positive end to the week as traders anticipate the final Federal Reserve interest-rate decision of the year. The Nasdaq 100 contracts rose 0.5%, while the S&P 500 paused its 27% rally with a 0.5% decline, marking the longest streak of declining stocks since 2004.In Europe, the Stoxx 600 index slipped 0.1%, and Asian stocks fell amid subdued market sentiment following China's Central Economic Work Conference, which lacked specific fiscal stimulus details. Despite an 8% rise in the Stoxx 600 this year, forecasts suggest European stocks will continue to lag behind US equities in 2025.
Roger Ver claims the US government attempted to undermine Bitcoin as early as 2011, alleging that bots flooded the Bitcointalk.org forum during its initial media exposure. He suggests that the CIA showed interest in Bitcoin early on, while also accusing US intelligence of spreading propaganda to maintain small BTC block sizes. Ver, who faces multiple charges from the US DOJ, argues that these actions hindered Bitcoin's growth and adoption.
Cryptocurrency ownership is rising globally, with notable increases in Mexico (8%), the Philippines (7%), and South Africa (7%). Emerging markets lead the trend, particularly Nigeria at 84%, while less than one-third of respondents in several developed countries own digital assets. Despite the growth, negative perceptions persist, especially in Europe, where cryptocurrencies are often associated with speculation and scams.
Cryptocurrency ownership is surging globally, particularly in emerging markets, with notable increases in Mexico (8%), the Philippines (7%), and South Africa (7%). Over half of respondents in Nigeria, South Africa, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India own crypto wallets, while interest in investing remains high in Asia and Africa, contrasting with skepticism in Europe and North America. Demographic disparities exist, with younger men showing greater understanding of cryptocurrency compared to women and older individuals.
AgriDex, a Solana-based tokenization platform for agricultural commodities, has raised $4 million in a funding round led by Portal Ventures, bringing its total funding to $9 million. The platform aims to tokenize $4.5 billion in trade commitments and expand into new commodities, while enhancing supply chain transparency through NFTs. The AGRI token recently launched and is trading at approximately $0.1001, with plans for a community airdrop and increased ecosystem development.
Siemens shares are currently priced at €193.30, reflecting a slight decrease of €0.14 or 0.07%. UBS AG has issued a buy recommendation for Siemens, indicating positive sentiment towards the company's performance and future prospects.
The European Central Bank's trials for digital bond issuance revealed increased costs due to legal complexities and reliance on traditional banking systems for settlements. Moody's analyst Marat Faritov emphasized that reducing intermediaries and utilizing onchain mechanisms could lower these costs. Despite the challenges, the tokenized government securities market is expanding, with projections indicating significant growth in assets under management by 2024.
UBS has maintained its "Buy" rating for Bilfinger, setting a target price of 59 euros after an investor event. Analyst Gregor Kuglitsch noted that the industrial services provider is on track to meet the midpoint of its full-year target ranges.
Bilfinger SE, an international industrial services provider based in Germany, specializes in customized engineering and services for the process industry. Its Industrial sector encompasses maintenance, insulation, scaffolding, and engineering solutions, while the Power segment focuses on the repair and efficiency improvement of power plants, including the design and assembly of critical components.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has been upgraded to a buy rating by UBS. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing components for injectable drug packaging and administration, with 81.8% of sales from in-house products and 18.2% from contract manufacturing. Geographically, 42.3% of sales come from the United States, followed by Germany (16.8%), Ireland (8.7%), France (7.5%), Europe (12.1%), and other regions (12.6%).
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